Consumers have been warned that drinking coffee while taking paracetamol could increase their risk of liver damage

Scientists found caffeine triples the amount of a toxic by-product created when the pain killer is broken down. The toxin is the same as the one responsible for liver damage and liver failure in toxic reactions involving alcohol and paracetamol.

Health experts have warned for years that drinking excess alcohol while taking paracetamol can trigger a toxic interaction and could cause liver failure, or even death. Click here for full report.